THE Zambales Integrated Provincial Health Office (PHO) has announced the strict adoption and implementation of PhilHealth’s No Balance Billing (NBB)/Zero Balance Billing and No-Co-Pay policies in all hospitals run by the Department of Health (DOH) in the province. In a memorandum issued by Dr. Noel C. Bueno, Provincial Health Officer II, and approved by Gov.… Read More ‘No Balance Billing’ policy enforced in local gov’t hospitals
By Henry Empeño | October 3, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales — A steady pouring of rain flooded several towns in Zambales, rendering parts of the national highway impassable to light vehicles and causing some residents to evacuate, as Typhoon “Paolo” (“Matmo”) drenched Northern and Western Luzon on Friday, Oct. 3. The Zambales Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction… Read More Typhoon ‘Paolo’ floods Zambales towns
By Reia G. Pabelonia | October 2, 2025 SUBIC, Zambales (PIA) — About 80 fisherfolk in Barangay Calapandayan, Subic joined the Maritime Awareness Campaign and Fisherfolk Community Consultation and Dialogue Session to strengthen their role in protecting traditional fishing grounds. The activity, spearheaded by the National Intelligence Coordinating Agency (NICA), in partnership with various government… Read More Maritime awareness, consultation seen to empower Subic fisherfolk
By Reia G. Pabelonia | September 30, 2025 MASINLOC, Zambales (PIA) — The National Historical Commission of the Philippines (NHCP) brought its “Pag-asa sa Gitna ng Kalayaan” exhibit and symposium to Masinloc, Zambales on Thursday, September 25. The NHCP said this initiative aims to deepen understanding of the country’s maritime heritage, commemorate key historical events… Read More NHCP brings West Philippine Sea exhibit, symposium to Masinloc
SAN FELIPE, Zambales — This town successfully held the three-day “Keri-kHARiTon” program with an exhibit and parade of colorful “karison” native carts, as well as dance and musical shows that rocked the local tourism scene on September 26-28. Mayor Reinhardt Jeresano led the kick-off ceremony of the program, which took off with the theme “Kultura,… Read More ‘Karison’ festival rocks San Felipe tourism scene
By Mark Anthony G. Pangan | September 24, 2025 CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, Pampanga (PIA) — The Civil Service Commission (CSC) honored outstanding government workers across Central Luzon during the 2025 Gawad Lingkod Bayani regional recognition rites held at the Kingsborough International Convention Center in this city. The annual recognition forms part of the 123rd Philippine… Read More CSC cites outstanding public servants in Central Luzon
CLARK FREEPORT — Zambales provincial board members Jun Rundstedt “Rundy” C. Ebdane and Sancho “Jim” Abasta III were elected among the new officers of the Provincial Board Members League of the Philippines (PBMLP) in Region III during the group’s general assembly on September 23. The assembly and election were held at the Royce Hotel, Clark,… Read More BMs Rundy Ebdane, Jim Abasta join new PBMLP-CL officers
OLONGAPO CITY — The Securities and Exchange Commission–Tarlac Extension Office (SEC-TAREO) rolled out another successful run of its flagship outreach program, SEC on Wheels, bringing essential corporate regulatory services closer to businesses and organizations in Zambales. More than 40 companies and non-profit organizations from across Zambales, including clients who traveled from far-flung towns such as Sta.… Read More ‘SEC on Wheels’ brings services closer to Zambales firms
VOLUNTEERS from all over Zambales trooped to coastal areas for the International Coastal Cleanup (ICC) Day this year, turning a worldwide day of action into local collaborative efforts to make a difference for the environment. The ICC event drew participants from local government units, community volunteer associations, schools and youth group, farmers and fisherfolk organizations,… Read More LOOK: Zambaleños turn out for Int’l Coastal Cleanup
By Henry Empeño with Jena Rajni Caroline A. Empeño / Photos by TTL OLONGAPO CITY (Sept. 21, 2025) — Protesters in Olongapo City ripped into shreds “contracts” for ghost flood-control projects to show their disgust with alleged corruption in the government and plunder of public funds during a rally at the Rizal Triangle Park here… Read More Sept. 21 Protests: Olongapo rallyists tear up ‘contracts’ for ghost flood-control projects
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